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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

1780 STIRLING RD STE 106, Dania Beach FL 33004 · 954 925 4381

Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1622332
Grade history
FEB 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold rail; cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding). Per open item in unit less than four hours. Operator places tomatoes in wall in cooler to quick cool. Food not prepared or portioned today
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2023024940Apr 11, 2023May 25, 2023$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. white rice (111F - Hot Holding) on front cook line, operator stated held on cook line less than one hour. Operator removed rice from line. On Togo counter, hot salsa (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held less than two hours. Operator removed salsa.
High priority/03A-02-5
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in prep area have accumulated food stains and deep cut marks.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler, floors have small accumulation of water on floor.
Basic/36-22-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage area by back door
Basic/25-05-4
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Thermometer stem soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned
High priority/22-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold rail; cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding). Per open item in unit less than four hours. Operator places tomatoes in wall in cooler to quick cool. Food not prepared or portioned today
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed big 6 with operator
Intermediate/11-07-5
Equipment in poor repair. Front reach in cooler doors missing closing connection
Basic/14-11-5
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris present in kitchen cookline floor
Basic/36-01-4
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line, employee provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocados being prep without wash. Employee begins to wash avocados before cutting and prepping
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Single-service articles ( lids for bowls ) not stored inverted or protected from contamination next to steam table at online line pick up station. Operator inverted
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Wash sink set up directly next to sanitizer sink at triple sink in dish area. Manager had employee begin to empty first sink and reset sinks properly.
Basic/16-13-5/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.